Search for dissertations about: "institutionen för konstruktions- och produktionsteknik."
Showing result 1 - 5 of 59 swedish dissertations containing the words institutionen för konstruktions- och produktionsteknik..
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1. Quality Practice : An Empirical Investigation of Product Development and the Goods-To-Service Continuum
Abstract : During the past 20 years, there has been steady growth not only in the service sector but also in the service content of most products. Traditional manufacturing companies have become more dependent on the services they provide and this part of their business is very important for their business result. READ MORE
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2. Call centre work : characteristics, physical, and psychosocial exposure, and health related outcomes
Abstract : Call centres (CCs) are one of the most rapidly growing forms of workplaces in Sweden. The overall aim of this thesis was to describe work characteristics, physical and psychosocial exposures, and health related outcomes, for CC operators in selected CC in Sweden. READ MORE
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3. Towards a learning organization for product development
Abstract : The costs of late changes due to earlier misunderstandings in product development are very high, even though no company wants to admit how high they really are. From experience in Swedish industry and based on results from previous research found in the literature, the conclusion is drawn that people need to talk to one another to be able to understand one another and thereby avoid misunderstandings. READ MORE
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4. Quality and Ergonomics : towards successful integration
Abstract : The understanding and practice of ergonomics, built on the knowledge of human characteristics, abilities and needs, plays a fundamental role in satisfying people - whether they are labelled customers, users or workers. In this context ergonomics and quality can be regarded as overall approaches, as philosophies taking account of people in the way things are designed and organised. READ MORE
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5. Systematic Design of Assembly Systems : Preconditions and Design Process Planning
Abstract : Efficient assembly systems are necessary to the success of industrial companies where assembly is a strategic core activity. Each assembly system is the result of a unique design process where the available resources and options are utilised in order to suit the specific preconditions of the company and the situation. READ MORE